A Quiet House for Tropical Living isets a calm rhythm in Tinh An, Quang Ngai, Vietnam, by STD Design Consultant. This multi-family residence folds daily life around a preserved Barringtonia asiatica tree, treating tropical light, shade, and breezes as essential building blocks. Accessibility, adaptability, and direct contact with greenery shape a compact home that supports aging residents while staying open to future generations.
San Francisco III turns a 1960s hillside house in San Francisco, CA, United States into a contemporary retreat shaped by Gast Architects. The renovation works with the steep lot and long views while coordinating with Bjørn Design on interiors that support aging in place, from an elevator and concealed lift to a generous outdoor room. Everyday life settles into a calmer, more legible rhythm across the reworked levels.
Discover The Screen ADU in Portland, Oregon, a masterpiece by Modern ADU Plans that redefines the accessory dwelling unit. This 750-square-foot house, designed in 2019, elegantly combines modern design with traditional comfort. Offering a spacious layout with two bedrooms and a great room that highlights vaulted ceilings and expansive windows, it creates a seamless connection to the outdoors, ideal for aging in place or a luxurious rental.